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Source: IE Context: Iran and Afghanistan are engaged in a long-standing dispute over the sharing of water from the Helmand River. Both countries rely on the Helmand River as a vital water source for agriculture, livelihoods, and ecosystems in the region. The dispute: Iran accuses Afghanistan of violating its water rights, claiming …
Mapping Source: TH Context: After a 27-year absence, the United States has reopened its Embassy in Seychelles, signalling a renewed focus on countering China’s influence in the Indian Ocean region. About Seychelles It is an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, off East Africa. It’s home to numerous beaches, coral reefs and …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TOI Context: The Indian Navy achieved another unique feat after an MH-60 ‘Romeo’ multi-mission helicopter landed on the indigenously-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. Manufactured by Lockheed Martin Corporation is an all-weather helicopter designed to support multiple missions with state-of-the-art avionics and sensors. About MH60R: MH60R helicopter is a versatile platform …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: A new ‘smart bandage’ helps in treating chronic wounds in a much more effective manner. What is a smart bandage? The bandage works by using biosensors to track the chemical composition of the wound exudates, which changes as the wound heals. It also monitors pH and temperature to …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in India has transferred cost-effective lithium-ion battery recycling technology to nine recycling industries and start-ups as part of the Mission LiFE under the “Promote circularity campaign.” This indigenous technology can process various types of discarded lithium-ion batteries, recovering over …
Facts for Prelims (FFP)C Source: LM Context: The Civil Aviation Ministry has issued the Draft Aircraft Bill, 2023 to replace the existing Aircraft Act, 1934. Aim: The draft bill aims to provide a simplified approach to regulations (including design, manufacture, possession, use, operation, sale, import, and export) in order to meet the current needs of …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: South Africa is considering its legal options regarding a war crimes arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Russian President Vladimir Putin. As a member of the ICC, South Africa would be obligated to arrest Putin if he attended a summit of the BRICS countries …
Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: TH Virtual autism refers to the sensory, motor, and socio-affective deprivation experienced by children aged 0-3 years who spend more than four hours a day staring at screens. This phenomenon, identified by psychologist Marius Teodor Zamfir, has similarities to behaviours found in children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Developments in the field of Space Source: DTE Context: The United Nations (UN) has recommended a new treaty for ensuring peace and security as well as preventing an arms race in outer space. What is outer space? Outer space is the region beyond a planet’s atmosphere. For Earth, it …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Indian Economy and issues relating to Development and Employment Source: ILO Context: The ILO Monitor on the World of Work database provides access to several of the indicators related to the labour market. Latest trends: Uneven impact of the poly-crisis (simultaneous occurrence of several catastrophic events): The war in Ukraine, …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Bilateral relation with neighbour Source: TH Context: Recently, Nepal’s Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda’s visited India and signed many bilateral agreements. During the visit, India and Nepal announced a series of projects focusing on highways, I-ways, and trans-ways, aiming to strengthen ties between the two countries. Some of …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Polity Source: TH Context: The Government has decided to recruit 17 senior officers in the Central government from the private sector through lateral entry. This is the fourth such recruitment drive proposed to be undertaken by the government which had in 2018 initiated lateral entry to bring fresh talent and …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States Source: HT Context: The Law Commission of India has recommended the retention of the 153-year-old colonial law on sedition in India. The Sedition Law in India: Section 124A of the IPC: It deals with Sedition – a non-bailable offence and …
